"Who" Severus demanded, although he had a shrewd suspicion as to who the old man was going to suggest.

Dumbledore leaned back in his chair "First of all you can always ask Molly Weasly. She has so many children that it would be good for Serena to get to know some her own age or at least around her age"

Severus shook his head "I don't think this would be a good idea. I have nothing against the Weasley family, but I would want to be there if Serena were to ever meet them. So try again"

"Well how about Hagrid? Serena could have a tour of the grounds and of the castle of course before you bring her to Hogwarts as term starts in a few days and I have yet to find a home for her"

"Although I haven't exactly tried to find a home for her other than with you". Dumbledore thought to himself. Some people might call the old man meddlesome, but others considered Dumbledore to be a very caring man and some had even suggested that he should join the Social Services for Magical beings as he helped families be reunited and helped couples without children of their own find and adopt children who need loving and stable environments.

"The only way I would let Hagrid watch Serena, is if there was another adult person watching him"

Severus was starting to feel as if there was no hope at all. He certainly could not leave Serena all alone for the night, but he also could not miss this meeting. As a spy for the dark side he had to attend every meeting there was. If he missed the meeting then the dark side who used him as a spy for the light might figure out his secret and he could not blow his cover.

Dumbledore leaned forward "I have the perfect person then"

Severus hesitated before asking "Who?"

"Remus Lupin"

Severus shook his head "He won't be willing to help me. He was best friends with James and as you recall he tried to kill me that night"

Dumbledore stood "I think you and Remus might find that you have much in common. You might even become friends. As for him trying to kill you, he didn't know you were there. James told me about it much later."

Severus sighed "Alright send him along in an hour"

After his meeting with Albus, he pulled out and set to work on a "See me not" potion. It was a difficult potion, but he needed it done before school started again. If it was successful then it would be possible to take Serena places as he ears would not be visible to anyone, but herself and of course himself.

The potions master had just added a moon rock and left his potion to shimmer when he heard the sounds of crying.

Quickly he left the basement where his personal lab was located and took care to shut and lock the door should Serena get curious and open the door.

Severus went to the living room and found Serena sitting on the floor crying.

He approached her and when he was in front of her, he knelt down and called her name

"Serena"

The little girl looked up, her eyes red from crying and her face streaked with tears. Her hair was also a mess from her nap and Severus found himself wishing that he had braided Serena's hair before laying her down for her nap.

Upon seeing Severus, she leap forward into his arms and hugged his neck tightly.

They sat like that for a while as Severus just held the girl and she held him tightly

"Little one can you tell me why you were crying" Severus spoke gently

Serena sniffed "I couldn't find you and I thought you left me all alone"

Severus stood and held the child in his arms

"I would never leave you alone. I would either take you with me or find someone to watch you until I return. I promise"

As soon as Severus said these words there was a knock at the door.

A/N Sorry this chapter is so sort and that it was such a long time until I updated it. I'll try and update the next chapter for this sometime during the week.